OK, I get the "radical ui change" argument. but people have been working on smart phones for a while and I think they will transition more easily than the it world gives them credit for. I have one application at least where windows 8 can make a big difference. and that is collecting field data for integration back at the lab. Our scientists go out to the field and gather their data on laptops, then bring it back and integrate it into their databases at the lab. with compatible operating system, if the same applicartions are available on the tablet as are on their desktop/laptops then the lighter, easier to carry tablets will be used more.